Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana Recipe

Elevate your classic baked potato with this vibrant and flavorful recipe! Perfectly baked potatoes are loaded with a zesty corn and cumin mixture, then topped with creamy crema mexicana (or sour cream). This easy, 70-minute recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a delicious side dish. Get the recipe from Cooking Light!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 200.6 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana

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How to Make Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pierce 4 large russet potatoes with a fork. Bake for 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. While potatoes bake, prepare the corn mixture: In a small skillet, toast 1 teaspoon cumin seeds over medium heat for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add 1 cup frozen corn and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked corn, toasted cumin, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (remove seeds for less heat), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Stir well to combine.
  7. Once potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly.
  8. Split potatoes lengthwise and spoon about 1/4 cup of the corn mixture into each potato.
  9. Top each potato with 1 tablespoon of crema mexicana (or sour cream) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

0g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana?

Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana?

Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana has approximately 200.6 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana?

The key ingredients for Baked Potatoes With Corn And Crema Mexicana are Baking Potatoes, Cumin Seed, Jalapeno, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Lime Juice, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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